Production Planner Level 2

Safran S.A.; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran S.A. in Carson, CA, is seeking a Production Planner 2 to join our Planning team. You will plan and schedule workflow across stations, manage material requirements, and drive on-time delivery through proactive expediting and coordination with purchasing and manufacturing.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent ERP/MRP experience, 3+ years in production or material planning, and strong proficiency with MS Office and MRP systems. Collaboration and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent ERP/MRP experience.
• 3+ years of production or material planning experience.
• Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO9001 quality systems is preferred.
• Experience with an MRP system and MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans and schedules work flow for every workstation according to manufacturing sequence and control lead time.
• Controls material requirements per BOMs and production flow; expedites as needed.
• Prepares production and productivity reports, cost analysis graphs, and delivery charts.
• Validates Bill of Material in the MRP system and reviews engineering drawings.
• Sets up purchase requisitions and coordinates with Purchasing for lead times and quantities.
• Maintains inventory levels and supports testing and qualification for new programs.

Skills

Production planning

Material planning

ERP/MRP experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent ERP/MRP environment

Tools

MRP system

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Production Planner 2, you'll play a pivotal part on our Planning team.

This position contributes to our vision by:

• Plans and schedules work flow for every single work station according to the manufacturing sequence of operation and control lead time.
• Control the material requirements, as per BOM's, manufacturing sequence, assembly and production work flow.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Prepares production reports, productivity reports, cost analysis graphs and delivery charts that drive process and performance improvement.
• Reviews and evaluates engineering drawings, calculates quantities and types of material, parts, or other items required, determines “make versus buy,” establishes safety stock/Reorder points, and validates Bill of Material in the MRP system
• Sets up all purchase requisitions for Purchasing personnel, based on need dates, lead times and quantity requirements
• Plans and releases intercompany requirements and maintains Distribution Orders to ensure on time delivery and right quality
• Manages intercompany transfers
• Read, interpret, create and validate complex, multi-level Bill of Material
• Evaluates shortages and manages prompt solutions keeping appropriate stakeholders informed of any potential problem as required.
• Reads and reviews engineering drawings and documentation and coordinate any changes
• Maintains inventory levels to meet company goals
• Supports testing and certification requirements for new programs
• Preserves engineering revision control
• May provide leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to less experienced staff
• Performs work under general supervision
• Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and escalates more complex issues to higher level staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience working in an ERP/MRP environment required

Experience

3+ years of production planning and/or material planning experience

Computer Skills

• Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO9001
• MS Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with an MRP system.

Other Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of materials planning system (MRP/ERP) requirements, purchase order and manufacturing order generation process logic, and inventory management practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of Material Management operational concepts surrounding production planning, inventory control, purchasing, stockroom operation and shipping and receiving.
• Familiarity with the procurement of raw materials, standards, parts, and commodities related to aircraft lavatory production.
• Effective oral and written communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail
• Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate
• Ability to read and analyze engineering prints and drawings
• Dedication and commitment to ensure all work is completed without exception.
• Willingness to learn and develop new competencies
• Strong written and verbal business communications abilities
• Self-starter with ability to drive improvement, meet timeliness and objectives
• Identifying problems working with teams to solve through leading actions collaboratively
• Ability to analyze and communicate requirements
• Ability to negotiate, influence, and win respect
• Ability to make timely decisions and take action
• Ability to provide information regarding tasks, plans, schedule and strategy to stakeholders
• Customer service oriented